Category: Local

Local news and information in and around Northampton.

How to Drive in windy weather

Gehric Barreau

Driving when there are high winds should be avoided wherever possible. But if you can’t avoid getting in the car during a storm, here are some tips you should follow. How to drive in high winds Parking tips to avoid damage What to do in case of flooding How to drive safely in windy weather If you can’t avoid driving in a storm, keep the following tips in mind: 1 – Drive slowly High winds will affect handling and braking. Driving slowly will help you to maintain control of your…

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Community Music Festival

aargyrou

We would like to say ‘Thank You’ to our donors so far!!! As we have already planned Inspiration FM Community Music Festival 2020 this weekend, 11 July, we are going to be a little ambitious. A new target of ‘£2000’! The question is, can we do it? WE NEED YOU! Inspiration FM Virtual Fundraiser: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/inspiration-fm-virtual-fundra… Watch the live stream here: https://www.facebook.com/ifmradio/ Thank You to all of our donors so far: Ryan LeiversDebbie MurrayStuart KettleMartin SteersStacey MatthewsBensiobhantatumM MehanKathleen and Fred RobertsRob and Denise LeiversLindsey AmbrosePetrolina LewisPaul WrightTia ForgioneAnne HeathGail McClueSandra CuthbertmyrlerSusan…

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The Police & Crime Commissioner

Damini Parekh

The Police & Crime Commissioner is responsible for creating an efficient police force that cuts crime and keeps people safe. Last Friday, our breakfast presenter Mark Dean had the chance to sit down with the Police Commissioner Executive of the Police and Crime commissioner Paul Bullen. He came in to explain how you can have your say on the Police & Crime Plan and fire & Rescue Plan, that tackles everything from Child exploitation to fire prevention strategies. Paul expressed his understanding of the various concerns that many have with the…

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Be a game-changer for people with dementia in Northamptonshire

aargyrou

Dementia awareness has come a long way in the last few years and we’re seeing an increasing number of people coming to us asking what they can do to help. I’d like to let you know about two opportunities which won’t use up a lot of your time, but which could make a real difference to the 8000 people in Northamptonshire who are living with dementia. The first is GameChanger, which Alzheimer’s Society has recently launched alongside the University of Oxford. This aims to advance dementia research through the use…

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